We were recently engaged by a client to conduct a search for a Strategic Services Consultant. Our client is a global leader in cybersecurity services for enterprise organizations. They offer a full suite of security services including assessment and consulting, identity management, technology architecture and implementation, managed security services, and incident response.
We conducted a targeted search on their behalf, seeking Senior Cyber-security Architects who were Jack/Jill-of-all-trades, taking part in pre-sales architecture activities, virtual CISO assignments, and commoditizing new developments in the cyber security space. They also needed to have an eye on account growth and new sales.
We presented 4 candidates:
The Big4 Expert – CAD $300K base + 25% bonus
- 18+ years in cybersecurity consulting with the Big4
- Primarily focused on architecture and delivery; also helped to grow the practice, build teams, and hunt new clients
- Their experience had a large overlap with the services and client verticals of our client
- STEM background
The Pre-sales Expert – USD $280K on-target earnings
- 25+ years in cybersecurity and 8 years in a Senior Solutions Specialist role
- Primarily focused on the pre-sales architecture side dealing with Threat Detection, Incident Response, SIEM and SOAR solutions
- Hybrid architect and deal closer, bringing in $5M+ annual revenue from North American Healthcare, Finance and Insurance companies
- Arts degree + MBA
The Managed Services Expert – USD $210 base + commission
- 30+ years in IT and 7 years in pre-sales architecture for managed security services organizations
- Extensive experience configuring a security product and wrapping managed services and SLA’s around it
- Specialized in MDR/EDR, SIEM, IAM, and threat intelligence solutions – dealing largely with Fortune500 clientele. Prior experience in internal CISO roles
- Engineering degree
The Hire
- 20+ years in cyber security with a strong focus on architecture and pre-sales activities
- Worked in vCISO roles with consulting companies and internal CISO roles at large tech companies – this gave our candidate two contrasting perspectives
- Globally focus (USA, Latin and Southern America) and covered all of client’s industry verticals
- Engineering degree
To secure our candidate, our client offered USD 200k base + bonus.
As you can see, compensation for these candidates varies based on the length and scope of experience, as well as their ability to thrive in similar environments.
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